Alter Bridge's ranks include lead guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips, all of whom also perform in the band Creed. Alter Bridge has released four studio albums since their formation in 2004; the most recent being 2013's "Fortress." Their hits include "Open Your Eyes," "Rise Today," "Watch Over You" and "Isolation."

Swardson has appeared in the films "Grandma's Boy," "Blades of Glory," "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry," "Reno 911!: The Movie," "Grown Ups 2" and "A Haunted House." He starred in the Comedy Central sketch comedy series "Pretend Time with Nick Swardson," which ran from 2010 to 2012. Swardson has also headlined two Comedy Central stand-up specials, in 2001 and 2006.